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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

VAssAR, Mich, Oct. IL, 1885.
This is to certify that have known Mrs.
Gage since she came to Vassar, and know
the facts set forth in her statement above
to be true Very truly.
GEO. +. WILLIAMSON,
OF the firm of Johnson Il Williamson,
druggists, Vassar, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

FIVE dollars saveo yearly in boots and shoes b.
using Lyons Heel Stineners; cost only 2c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

The Judge Who is there to mourn for
Logani Every man in the United States,
regardless of party.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20
RHEUMATISM AND CATARRH CAN BE
CURED.

RHEUMATISM AND CATARRH CAN BE
CANANDAIGUA, N. ", May %, 1886.
Pdrdee Medicine Co.,
GENTLEMEN Nearly all winter l was
confined to my room with inhammatory
rheumatism. commenced using DR.. Par
dee's Rheumatic Remedy, but after taking
it for time the pain became more intense,
and / was alarmed and feared the remedy
was making me worse, but continued its
use and soon the pain left me, and gradu-
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arms and shoulders and seeming TO pass
out at my toes. 1t has completely cured
me. At the time | commenced using the
remedy had throat difficulty and the
catarrh, which l found to be better after
taking il, and il occurred to me to use ii
as n gargle, which did, and to my great
satisfaction Improved rapidly, and to-day
am free from both rheumatism and ca
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after breakfast and find it a splendid
tonic l would advise you to recommend
il AS gargle for throat troubles and ca
tarrh, for know il will cure. i have seen
some remarkable cures from the use of
this remedy, and il is one can recommend
to all.
am, very truly yours,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

WIN. HANSCOM, Oshkosh, Wis. who
was for seven Years afflicted with piles that he
was unable to attend 70 business IL entirely cured
by the use OF Cole's CarbOlisalve. Price Is
and 80 cents, at Druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

By CARRIERS LITTLE NERVE PTLLs. Twenty
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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

Puck; "A Bachelors Blunderr-Get-
ting married.
Puck: 1.-THE Minister'S Charge"-Fifty
dollars.
New Haven News; The hot water cure
Marriage.
Whitehall Times: $50 hire hall''-but
not alcohol.
New York Journal: The English tories
swear by Gosch.
New Orleans Picayune: IL Is rain or
shine with bootblack.
The Judge The practice of honesty is
generally confined to the poor.
Puck; Tennyson was once peerless
poet. Now he is poetless peer.
Merchant Traveller: Courtship on the
fly Is the latest in tobogganing circles.
Pittsburg Chronicle: Telegraph; The
German Army Bill-Emperor William.
nap in church is not the thing
To be INDUCED i'm twice;
Yet of a nap we have to say,
It's noddy, but it's nice.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20
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A Civ OF Beaut full Women

Merchant Traveller: The ink bottle is
one of the most in-dip-pen-dant things
known.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

Life: A game leg-Hindquarter OF veni
son.
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J. K. Delbridge, Conductor on the Chicago 4
West Michigan Railroad, Becomes Heir to
n IarOa Tartuue

have suffered more than language can
express with sciatic rheumatism for twelve
years. and have expended hundreds of dol
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as Hibbards Rheumatic Syrup and plas-
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and take great pleasure in recommend
ing them to my friends.
Yours truly,
j. X. DELBRIDGE,
% Pleasant street,
Grand Rapids, Mich
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

Texas Siftings An Austin man Is trying
to make a living by attaching an alarm to
the silent watches of the night.
Pittsburg Telegraph: A scien-
list suggests that criminals be executed
by electricity. This is shocking.
Workers Gazette: An aesthetic gardener
calls his spade deficit because 10 is
sometimes needed to make hole.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

Boston Post: A man may have a great
head from other than intellectual causes.
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Pages AYnica Oil

The best salve in the world for Burns, Wounds and
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Feet Piles, BARRIERS Itch. Sore Eyes. Chapped
Hands, sore Throat, Scald Head, Pimples on the
Face, and ali skin diseases.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

For Liver Complaint. Stick Headache, Constipation
use Pages Mandrake Pills. Above remedies sold
by Druggists or sent By mall for rs cents by c. w.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-01-20

by unremlttinp exertlon L can earn
50 week.
Great heavens why didn't you
come 10 mcp'
For two excellent reasons: First, l
should have known where TO have found
you; second, should not have come il l
had"
''Of course not. Your pride is to
you meat and drink. Still you might
have come. We are in want of
hands.
Il do not believe it. You wish to
cheat me into accepting aims"
There is our advertisement; read
for yourself" pulling paper from his
pocket
1.-The sunken eyes cleaned eagerly;
she was human after all, and was
even then suffering from the pangs Of
hunger"
''Mr. Griggs, believe you are a
good man. she said, bursting into
tears; II will work for you gladly; am
starving"
And she did work, early and late,
spite of Solomon's entreates, refusing
to accept anything but her wages, de-
clining to receive his visits, sending
back his gifts, steadily refusing, above
all. to become his wife, though she had
softened wonderfully toward him.
You are rich--I am poor!" she said
in reply to his passionate arguments
you are handsome-I am ugly; the
world would laugh, and your family
be Justly offended"
II nave no family, and, as to the
world. let it laugh; ] dare be happy in
spite of it,"
IL will not have you.
do you not love me
III will not have you," and with that
answer Solomon was Obliged to rest
contented.
Tine passed on--a financial crisis
came, and with hundreds of others,
down went the house Of Griggs. Makem
II Co
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-20
Travels in the West.

1Tbe following letter so charming in description
and so full of interest was written by Mr.. James
Diffenbaugh, of Westminster, to friends here. II
was not intended for publication, but with the con
sent of the receiver ii is inserted in the ADVOCATE
because it is worthy of wide circulation, and no
5onht will he enioyed by our readers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-20
Bird Hill Items.

Bird Hill is not often noticed in the col
umns the county journals. It's seven miles
from Westminster, has n store and postofhce,
kept by A. I. Buckingham, q blacksmith
shop and several dwellings. Four hucksters
live here.
A brown horse and buggy, stolen from
Emory Grove Campground, was hitched in the
village last Monday morning, shortly after
midnight, and abandoned by the thief, who
left ON foot.
The fine rain of Monday night softened the
ground and made it more easy to pillow.
Some enterprising young men of this section
have had trip to Baltimore in search o.
work. There is plenty here for willing hands
and no need to go away.
Miss Emma Phillips, daughter of Lewis FL
Phillips, who had an attack of diphtheria, is
eopyalescipg. Other members Of the family,
who we're afflicted With the same disease, are
also recovering,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Administrator of Mortgages Sale Of Val
liable Real Estate-Charles E. Poole, Ad
ministrator.
General Statement of Expenditures for Car
roll County-Charles Brilliant, Treasurer.
Springfield Institute-Rev. Parke ?. Flour
noy, A. M, Principal, Sykesville, Md.
New Green Grocery-Lewis Kretzer, g.
West Main street, Westminster, Md.
Trustees Sale of House and Lot in Mt
Airy-John B. Runkle, Trustee.
Mortgages Sale of House and Lot
Chas 7. Reifsnider, Attorney.
To the Grain Producers of Carroll County
John Burgoon, Agent.
Proposals for Building School House
E. o. Grimes, President.
Dwelling and Store Stand at Public Sale
Melanchton Myers.
Trustees Sale of Desirable Farm-Johr
W. Tracy, Trustee.
Observation-Disclosures, Office of Democratic
Advocate,
A Nice Little Home for Sale-samuel j
Hook.
wanted-B. H. Belts & Bro, Woodhine
Md.
Auction Sale-Milton SENT. Westminster
Md.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
For Rent-John C. Frizell, Agent.
| Sunday School Festivals.
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Waynesboro, Pa, Items.

A young man by the name of Hankey wa;
killed at the Frick Company works. he was
a wood worker and at the time of the acct
dent was running circular saw. In some
way the saw caught piece of board, which
flew back, striking the unfortunate man in
the stomach He lived only % hours after
the accident occurred. He leaves a wife and
four small children.
Business is still booming. All our manu-
factories are full of work. With the Geiser
Company during the last few weeks orders
were so pushing that it became necessary to
run three hours night work. All have fair
prospects of work all through the coming
winter.
Our new merchant, J. F. Durbin, formerly
of New Windsor, for long time clerk in
Geo. Anders' store in that place, and later oil
Baltimore, is doing prosperous business
here. Mr.. Durbin has the old stand of Har
baugh Bro, East Main street. The store
room has been greatly improved by having q
whole glass front put in and , ew shelving and
has been repainted. a,
The sunday school reunion was hel al
Mount Alto Park on Friday of last week md
was largely attended, there being fully two
thousand people on the grounds The morn
ing train from here took ten coaches well
loaded, and the afternoon train nearly that
many more. After spending day of I'M
bounded pleasure, about thirteen car loads Of
visitors returned on the first evening train.
The grounds were lighted by electricity, upon
the setting of the sun. The last train arrived
here about IL 80 loaded with tired but greatly
enioyed visitors.
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Gambler Items.

On Thursday, the 1lih, lightning struck the
harm on the farm of John Gore, in the occu'
nancy of Jacob Brandenburg as tenant. WITH
The barn was burned all of his wheat and oats,
which were threshed out, and also other con,
tents. including new binder, were consumed
in the fire. The farm is in the lower south
east corner of Freedom district, near the
dividing line of Freedom and Woolery.s DIS
tricts. Mr.. Brandenburg's loss falls heavy,
as we do not think there was any insurance
ON the grain or contents of the barn. :,
Our canning factory is now running on iui,
time, with plenty of hands and material, and
without any doubt is one Of the bestequIpped
canning establishments in the county tor It's
size. On Tuesday last there were packed 4b6
ca,es of corn of "a cans each, and "Wednesday
426 cases. The corn packed so far reaches
2, 500 cases. Mr.. Shipley expects to put up
20. 900 cases this season.
A word about the diphtheria. There is but
one case in the town, and has been but one
since Mr.. Shipley's children died. There are
several cases out away from town. AT Mr..
Lewis Phillips one or two of the children
have had it, but we are informed they are
improving. They are nearer Bird Hill than
this place. At Mr.. Frank Barnes there Is
case, but it is fully mile from here. Ihe
correspondent at Bloom has wide scope OF
territory to gather news, coming down as lar
as our place, and reporting things IN an exag-
gerated way. Diphtheria has never been but
in two families at this place.
Farmers are very busy getting corn TO the
canning house here, while those OF them who
had no sweet corn planted are preparing
ground for seeding.
On next Sunday, 18th inst, Providence
Church Sunday School will hold their ami
yersary.
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Farmers Picnic.

The Farmers Picnic, in Isaiah Reifsnider' s
woods, near Double Pipe Creek, last Satur-
day, was largely attended, the attendance
being variousy estimated at from five hundred
to one thousand. At noon many Of the
farmers and others in attendance formed a
procession, and, headed by the Union Bridge
Band, marched to the speakers stand, where
they we're RECEIVED in an address of welcome
by Mr.. Harry NJ. Clahaugh, of Taneytown.
In the afternoon addresses were delivered by
John L. Thomas, of Baltimore; B. F. Grouse,
of Westminster, and Harry NJ. Clabaugh.
The day was one of great enjoyment to all
present, and this result WIS e9yfiigln no small
degreee to the efficient management of the
committee of arrangements, which was com
posed of the following gentlemen: Samuel D.
Fox, who acted as chief marshal; John +.
White, George w. Derr, Jr., Samuel Weant,
S. l.. Fuss, d. E. Buckley, Isaiah Reifsnider,
Samuel Crabbs, Samuel F. Harbaugh, c. R.
Wilhide, James W. White, Geo. W. Rooms,
Reuben WiIhide, Lewis Cash, C. W. Wine
miller, Henry Menges, John Newman, Aaron
Weant and VIM. Bollinger.
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proceed,ugs Of the Orphans Court.

Monday, August 15.-Harry NJ. Clabaugh,
administrator Of George Welk, deceased, re-
turned inventory of money.
Sarah j. Keefer was appointed and bonded
as guardian of John E. and Jesse r. Keefer
and settled LIST account.
Tuesday, August lG.-Francis Warner, ex-
eeutor of Elizabeth Zimmerman, deceased,
returned inventory of goods and chattels and
inventory of real estate.
John C. Qenner, executor of Daniel Mem
ringer, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels and received order to sell real
estate.
Report of sale of lcasehold property of
Rachel Sheets, deceased, finally ratified.
Dr. d. S. Coonan, executor of Josttia
Wisner, deceased, settled LIST and final &C
count
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stonersyille Items.

Mr. and Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Harry Wells,
of Washington, d. c., are spending some
time with friends here.
Mrs. Lee, of Baltimore city, is visiting Mrs.
F. W. Byers.
Mrs. George Stoner, Jr., and two daughters,
Misses Maggie and Nellie, of Baltimore, are
the guests Of Mr.. G. Stoner and family.
Our champion marksman, Mr.. Alfred
Yingling, recently shat large fish crane,
measuring feet high and feet inches from
tip to tip.
On Saturday evening last another very sue
cess.ul picnic was held in the grove Of Mr.,
Ezra Bish, by Messrs. Jas. Lester and Adam
Jiggers. Everything passed off quietly until
some of the party on their way home COM
meuced driving race and ran into Mr.. Lutte
Long, of Westminster, throwing his lady out,
demolishing his buggy, but the occupants es-
capped unhurt.
Mr.. John Stonesifer had a severe attack Of
cramp collie, but at this writing is greatly i'm
proved.
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namncratic conntu centra1 committse

The Democratic County Central Committee
met at the Court House last Monday, all dis
tricts except Myers being represented. The
object of the meeting was to arrange dates for
primaries and convention to nominate a
county ticket Several dates were proposed,
and finally the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
ResolUed, That the Democratic voters oil
Carroll county are hereby requested to meet
at the usual places in their respective districts
on Saturday, September 18th, 1887, to select
FIVE delegates in each district to County
Convention to be held in Westminster on
Monday, September 10Th, which convention
will nominate candidates for State Senator,
House of Delegates, County Commissioners,
Orphans Court. States Attorney, Sheriff,
Treasurer and Surveyor; the hours for the
primaries in the several districts to be as fol-
lows: Taneytown district, from 2 to p. m;
Uniontowp district, from to p. M; Myers
district, from to 6 p. m; Woolery's district
ernml 3.taJe d: III. F; freedom district, from 8
to ] p. No.; Manchester district, from 4 to 6
D. M; Westminster district, from to p.
M; Hampstead district, from to p. M;
Franklin district, from 8 to 6 p. NJ; Middle
burg district, from to p. M; New Windsor
district, from to 7.30 p. m; Union Bridge
district, from 6 to 8 p. m.
Resolred, That none but Democrats be al
lowed to vote at the primaries.
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TanautnWn Itar1a.

The annual picnic for the benefit of the
Catholic Church took place on Wednesday,
August 10th. 1t was the most successful ever
held, socially and financially, and was well
attended from Frederick and Carroll counties.
The genial pastor, Father Delaney, had o
smile and welcome for everybody. The COM
mittee, both ladies and gentlemen, left moth
ing undone to make it a success. Everything
was supplied in abundance, particularly ice
cream, which was furnished by N. B. Hugar,
and pronounced by all as most delicious.
The net proceeds of the picnic amounted to
$3.50.
The commissioners have made some i'm
provements about the public well. 1t is to
have new pump.
Cholera infantum is quite prevalent about
town.
The pulpit in the Lutheran Church on
Sunday last was occupied by STUDENT Rev.
II. Ditzler proposes to return on Saturday,
after few weeks vacation.
:. NIB. Hagan furnished the Pine Hill picnic
with ice cream and confectioneries.
Miss Jennie Eckenrode is entertaining her
friend, Miss Fallon, of Frederick.
Miss Olivia Jacobs gave her friends, the
Misses Diffendal, of Frederick, an enjoyable
trip to Gettysburg on Tuesday last
Mr.. Charles Hagan and wife, Mrs. Henry
Hagan and Miss Annie Hagan, from Fred
erick, attended the Catholic picnic and were
entertained by Mr.. N. B. Hagan.
Several Baltimoreans on their way from
Monterey took dinner at Sherman's Hotel on
Monday.
Prof James s. Fringer opened school with
fifteen pupils. Robt. Mckinney has also
opened his se'Set school, with a very good at
tendance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-20
Bloom Items

Farmers are getting ready to sow wheat,
some blowing, others narrowing, and some
cleaning head rows. Most of the farmers
near Gist have no outside fence at all. The
land is cultivated out to the wagon road.
Contractor Brown is putting in water ram
for Mr.. Cummings, which will carry the water
to the house, barn and tenant house.
F. G. Parrish has hired to Contractor
Brown to do the circular work in carpenter
ing, such as turning the grindstone.
Mr.. Bellison says we might leave his poul-
try house aloneuntil he gets it done.
David Smith is remodeling his stable.
The patent fence seems to interest the
farmers very much.
We see the old ship once more in sailing
condition. Capt. Smith and his son took a
sail out on the ocean of time for pleasure
trip last Sunday evening.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-20
prooeaainra o. tha sonool Board.

The school board met in special session
last Monday, all the members present.
On motion it was ordered that the summer
session of the County Teachers Association
be held at the usual place and hour on Friday,
9th of September. and that all teachers be
required to attend,
A petition for new school house and dig
trict at White. > Church, in the second dis
trict, was orderSd to be filed.
Mr.. Warner presented the drawings and
specifications of the new school house in
Hampstead, which was received, aud an order
was given to publish notice of proposals to
build same.
The Board adjourned to meet Monday, 9th
Of aaptamher.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-20

Miss Elmira Kriel, Misses Mary and Anna
Bode, Mr.. Wiley, wife and family, have re-
turned to their homes in Baltimore. Mr..
George Caple, Misses Eta Caple and Fannie
Buckingham having decided to visit Rev. G.
R. McCready, at his residence on the Eastern
Shore, departed on Tuesday. last. Miss
Eastyiew for Yihar health. Mrs. Joseph Hess
and SON have returned from their visit to
Woodberry. Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon Byers have
returned from their visit to his 6;r0.tks' IS, Mr..
John Byers, of Rockville Miss EmmaAS inner
has returned to Washington.
Mr.. E. B. Arnold after visiting his famaS<
for a few days returned to Pennsylvania, tax
ing Mr.. P. Shipley with him.
Mr.. A. Rollinger has commenced to erect
u new building on the site of the old one.
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August 1s-mercury GA at a. m. and rs at
2 p. M; generally clear. August Inner
curry 60 7 a. m. and y at 2 p. M; cloudy,
with occasional sprinkles during the day,
steady rain after 9 p. m. August 15-mer-
curry IS at a. m. and 65 at 2 p. M; cloudy,
with occasional rain. August 16-mercury
81 at a. m. and 76 at p. M; cloudy up to
clear aftervssd. August 17-mercury 81 at
a. m. and 81 at p. ~; generally cloudy,
with rain at night, August Is = mer-
curry 70 at 7 a. m. and 50 at 2 p. M; more or
less cloudy until p. m, followed by clear
weather; rain fell in early morning. August
l9-mercury 6S at a. m. and 81 at IL m;
clear.
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warfeldsbure Itens.

Miss julia McSwiney and Walter Roberts
are guests of Mrs. E. J. Sellman.
Mrs. Chas Manahan, who has been sick
for the past week, is improving.
Mrs. E. ]. Sellman, Mrs. Jesse Williams
and Mrs. Levi Mammalian have left to attend
the Emory Grove Campmeeting.
Charles Lantz, employed in the Westmin-
ster -four mills, is home sick.
The festival held here for the benefit Of the
band was success. The whole amount real-
lied was about $74.
Several young gentlemen of this place, who
called on their lady friends last Sunday even
ing, certainly must have been treated re.
markably well, for they did not get home
until Monday noon.
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About o'clock last Monday morning
Harrison Davis, a huckster, who was on his
way to Baltimore, observed horse and buggy
hitched in front Of Lloyd Shipley's at Bird
Hill. When Mr.. Shipley startad his huokster
wagon off about O. clock, the buggy and horse
were not there, and was hitched in front be-
tween that hour and the time Mr.. Davis came
along. The buggy was comparatively. new,
the harness good, and the animal was brown
in color. 1t showed evidence ofhard driving.
About 10 O'Clock Monday morning Harry
Gosnel, of Baltimore county, arrived here
and reported the loss of a horse and buggy
answering TO the description of the one found
at Bird Hill. twas stolen from Emory Grove
Camp Mr.. Gospel went down to Bird Hill
and recovered his team. There is no clue to